allendale history: Allendale Holiday Observers schedule Halloween Events! - 10/07/11 02:13 AM
 
Poster Painting Contest                                            Saturday October 15, 2011 7:30 am - 12 noon The RED BARN at Crestwood LakeRain Date - Saturday October 22,2011Paint your scariest, funniest , ghoulish or happiest Halloween scenes!All preK - 8th grade children in Allendale are invited to attend this fun filled morning of painting. Prizes for all age groups! Posters will be displayed in Downtown Allendale merchant's windows!Costume Parade
Monday, October 31, 2011         Rain or Shine 7:oo pm The Brookside School Auditorium
All Pre-K through 8th grade kids in Allendale are invited to come out and show off their costumes.  Great cash prizes and gold dollars, candy, snacks and drinks will be served after the parade … (0 comments)

allendale history: Allendale From Past to Present - Holiday Observers - Fourth of July - 06/12/11 04:23 AM
It is getting to be that time of year again and I thought it might be nice to repost this blog I did about four years ago. 
If you want to know what Allendale is about, you should try and be around the town on the Fourth of July.  Some of my earliest memories in town reflect back to this day.  The town comes together to celebrate with an all day calendar of field events, baseball games, marching band music and to cap it all off, a fantastic fireworks display.  All of this is organized by a group in town … (0 comments)

allendale history: Easter Bunny Coming to Crestwood Lake! - 03/19/09 03:04 AM
On Saturday April 4, 2009 at 10 am the Holiday Observers of Allendale will host Peter Cottontail during his annual visit to Crestwood Lake in Alllendale.
All Allendale children under the age of 12 are welcome to attend an egg hunt which will be done by age groups.  The older the children the tougher the bunny will make it to find the eggs. Special plastic eggs are hidden and for those who find these treasures, a special prize awaits.
A Special Egg hunt for all Moms will take place after the children have completed their search.
Come and join the fun! 
For … (1 comments)

allendale history: Allendale - From Past to Present - Allendale Ball Field - 07/17/08 11:18 AM
Having lived in Allendale since 1965 when my parents bought a house in a development on the north side of town, I have seen the town grow to what it is today. 
1965 was a big year for Allendale.  Northern Highlands Regional High School (NHRHS) was completed and the first classes started in September. The residents approved the site of the new elementary school(Hillside School) and the town approved the sewer ordinance.  However, my earliest memories of the town are of the Allendale Ball Field.  That's what I remember calling it. Some say the real name is Recreation Park,  but regardless, it … (1 comments)

allendale history: Allendale - Past to Present - Crestwood Park - 07/14/08 11:03 AM
What do softball games, soccer games, ice skating, an Easter Egg Hunt, barn owls nesting, a 9/11 Memorial, rugby matches, July 4th fireworks and, oh yes, swimming all have in common?  They all happen at Allendale's Crestwood Lake.  The 71 acre park is town owned and the focal point for many of the town's activities bringing it's residents together.   But it wasn't always like this.

I've lived in town since 1965 and can give you a fairly accurate description of the history of the lake since then.  Prior to that point I rely on bits and pieces I have gathered … (2 comments)

allendale history: Allendale - From Past to Present - Orchard Commons - 07/14/08 10:55 AM
They paved paradise And put up a parking lot with 24 condos and some green acres Housing  plots Don't it always seem to goThat you don't know what you've got Till it's gone
My apoligies to Joni Mitchell for changing the lyrics but it seems Allendale residents, the mayor and council  do know what they have and have won a battle to keep it before it was gone.  This is the case with Orchard Commons, the 3 acre planned townhouse development at the corner or Orchard  and Franklin Tpke.
Going back years ago, we used to call this corner the … (0 comments)

allendale history: Welcome to Allendale! - 01/30/08 10:00 AM
 
Thinking of moving to Allendale?  Have you just moved to our wonderful town?  Sometimes it is difficult getting to know where find all the information you need about a new town or to make a decision to look at real estate in a particular area.  To make your job easier, I have compiled a list of websites that will help you learn about Allendale and find out everything you need to know about the Borough of Allendale.  Still can't find what you need?  Don't worry, I am a 40 year resident of the town. Give me a call. My contact information … (2 comments)

allendale history: Allendale - From past to present - Orchard Commons - 08/08/07 05:10 AM
 
They paved paradise And put up a parking lot with 24 condos and some green acres Housing  plots Don't it always seem to goThat you don't know what you've got Till it's gone
My apoligies to Joni Mitchell for changing the lyrics but it seems Allendale residents, the mayor and council  do know what they have and have won a battle to keep it before it was gone.  This is the case with Orchard Commons, the 3 acre planned townhouse development at the corner or Orchard  and Franklin Tpke.
Going back years ago, we used to call this corner … (0 comments)

allendale history: Allendale, NJ - From Past to Present - Crestwood Park - 06/18/07 02:27 AM
 
What do softball games, soccer games, ice skating, an Easter Egg Hunt, barn owls nesting, a 9/11 Memorial, rugby matches, July 4th fireworks and, oh yes, swimming all have in common?  They all happen at Allendale's Crestwood Lake.  The 71 acre park is town owned and the focal point for many of the town's activities bringing it's residents together.   But it wasn't always like this.

I've lived in town since 1965 and can give you a fairly accurate description of the history of the lake since then.  Prior to that point I rely on bits and pieces I have … (4 comments)

allendale history: Allendale From Past to Present - Holiday Observers - Fourth of July - 06/09/07 04:51 AM
If you want to know what Allendale is about, you should try and be around the town on the Fourth of July.  Some of my earliest memories in town reflect back to this day.  The town comes together to celebrate with an all day calendar of field events, baseball games, marching band music and to cap it all off, a fantastic fireworks display.  All of this is organized by a group in town called the Holiday Observers.
The Holiday Observers signify why people enjoying living in Allendale. Eventually if you live here long enough and want to be involved in the community … (0 comments)

allendale history: Allendale - From Past to Present - Allendale Ball Field - 05/21/07 04:41 AM
Having lived in Allendale since 1965 when my parents bought a house in a development on the north side of town, I have seen the town grow to what it is today. 
1965 was a big year for Allendale.  Northern Highlands Regional High School (NHRHS) was completed and the first classes started in September. The residents approved the site of the new elementary school(Hillside School) and the town approved the sewer ordinance.  However, my earliest memories of the town are of the Allendale Ball Field.  That's what I remember calling it. Some say the real name is Recreation Park,  but regardless, it … (1 comments)